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syssel

noun masculinesubstantiv hankjønn

an occupation, a pursuit, a chore

EtymologyOpphav

av sysle (I)a royal office, a royal official’s district (historical) from sysle (I)a royal office, a royal official’s district (historical)

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

aktivitet, virksomhet, arbeid;
jamfør fritidssyssela pastime
activity, occupation, work;
compare fritidssyssela pastime
  • fordrive tiden med musikalske sysler to pass the time with musical pursuits
  • huslige sysler household chores